The message Andy Murray sent to Rafael Nadal, after the defeat of Real Madrid in front of Arsenal: “British humor”
Article by David Istrate – published on Sunday, May 25, 2025 23:26 / Updated Sunday, May 25, 2025 23:36
Rafael Nadal (38) was paid tribute to a Ceremonies organized on the first day of this year's edition of Roland Garros. After the festivity, the Spaniard spoke to the press and revealed a message he received from Andy Murray after Arsenal's victory in front of Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Roland Garros 2025 started with a special moment, who had as a protagonist on Rafael Nadal, the player who won this tournament 14 times. The “Matador” was honored in a special ceremony, with many surprises and guests like Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal, teasing by Andy Murray: “I didn't answer them then”
At the end of the celebration, Nadal spoke about his relationship with his three rivals and revealed the message Murray, British, sent after Arsenal's victory in front of Real Madrid, in the current edition of the Champions League.
The London team managed to eliminate the band from the capital of Spain, after A “double” that made it famous on the trigger. Knowing that Nadal is a fan of Real Madrid, Murray teased by a short message.
“I hadn't talked to him for some time and sent me a message even after Real Madrid lost arsenal. I will read it: “Hi, Rafa, I hope you are ok and that your family is fine.” I didn't answer them then. It's a British humor. Made me smile at a time when I didn't really laugh“, To declare the Iberian, according to the brand.
Rafa Nadal also spoke about the prepared ceremony at Roland Garros:
“It was very exciting for someone who does not like to be in the center of attention. It was a huge surprise. I knew nothing. I knew about the video and I had to talk. When I saw the fingerprint, I thought it was only for this year. It's an honor that will remain forever. I want people to be happy when they see myself returning to a place, ”explained the tennis player that withdrew on November 19, 2024.
Rafael Nadal, about Federer, Murray and Djokovic: “You don't have to hate your rivals”
About the presence of Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic in the Philippe-Catrier arena, Nadal said the following:
“It's a good message to the world. You don't have to hate your rivals. After all, tennis is a sport. I didn't know they would come, but I imagined it could be here. We four have pushed each other to go beyond our limits. I took many tennis records to another level. ”
Even if he has a unique performance in the history of tennis, 14 titles at the same tournament, Nadal believes that his record is not to be:
“If I did it, why couldn't someone else? I do not consider myself special. It can be done again, but you need luck and avoid injuries. We need a minimum of 15 years to find out, ”said the double Olympic champion.
